Financial Crime

Andrew Mitchell KC is a well-known heavyweight silk who is a great choice of leading counsel for high-value matters connected with financial wrongdoing. His reputation has spread far and wide, ensuring he is instructed to advise on marquee matters both at home and abroad. He offers particular expertise in large-scale bribery and corruption investigations, and is also valued for his expertise in related POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) proceedings.

"He predicts how the judge will receive a submission and has an extremely impressive ability to get all the big calls pretty much bang-on."

Christopher Convey is recognised for the diligence, great attention to detail and fine advocacy skills that he brings to the defence of fraud and financial crime cases. Rate rigging and corporate theft matters feature highly in his caseload, as does complex money laundering. He is experienced in advising clients on international matters. Convey further offers counsel on compliance issues.

"He has a really impressive ability to tailor his style to the judge or the court and to make a clear, complex argument."

"Christopher Convey has a wide range of experience, strong advocacy skills, excellent legal knowledge and a thorough understanding of the law."

"His mastery of tactics is absolutely at the highest level. He's a great planner and strategist and a great one for knowing how to deploy the tactics of case management over a long period of time."

Faisal Osman is a careful barrister with great powers of factual recall who adds clear value to proceedings. He is highly rated for his astute defence of clients in financial crime cases. His experience includes advising on high-value allegations of tax fraud and international money laundering. He offers additional expertise in asset recovery, including those cases concerning highly complex, cross-border matters.

"Faisal is excellent. His written work is very clear, he is very measured and he has very good legal analysis."

"Faisal has a real understanding of solicitor firms and is very willing to get involved. Knowledgeable and calm, he has a real winning manner when acting as an advocate."

"Faisal Osman's advice is meticulous. He provides clear, unambiguous views on the strengths of cases together with realistic action plans for future work."

Graham Brodie KC is a silk noted for his attractive presentation style in court and for being a good team player. He regularly advises on allegations of money laundering and overseas corruption, and he is also experienced in related POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) work. He provides expert counsel to a variety of corporate clients and has a particular focus on cases with overlapping civil and criminal elements.

"Graham is an amazing lateral thinker. He has an ability to see cases strategically from above and he is very sharp."

"Graham is an excellent advocate who produces superb written work backed by sound judgement and many years' experience."

"Graham Brodie KC is not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom and thinking ‒ being prepared to take difficult points and argue them, which makes him an excellent leader."

Kennedy Talbot KC acts for and advises major corporate clients on a wide range of financial crime matters. He fields significant expertise in AML and is regularly instructed by financial institutions to advise on their responsibilities.

"Kennedy is excellent. He looks to give pragmatic and realistic advice and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law."

"Kennedy Talbot KC is an extremely strong advocate in the courtroom. His drafting is excellent and he has a great ability to understand and explain complex issues clearly."

Narita Bahra KC is noted for her expert defence of clients in financial crime matters. She handles cases involving allegations of tax evasion, fraud and money laundering.

"Narita's judgement in relation to decision-making and case strategy is excellent. Her written expression is always clear and precise, with attention to detail."

"She is just a winner. Somehow she gets hold of a case that looks to be going nowhere and wins it through tenacity and strategic acumen."

"Narita commands the respect of the court every time she enters and delivers results time and time again."

Nick James is a talented barrister with a reputation for diligence and the provision of impressive advocacy. His recent work includes acting for the defence in bribery and large multi-handed money laundering trials.

"Nick has a really nice manner with the jury. He makes dry material come to life in his delivery and has a charm that sets him apart."

"A highly skilled advocate, his preparation is exceptional and there is no task too much or too little for him."

"A highly competent fraud specialist, Nick James is very approachable and client-friendly."

Catherine Collins both prosecutes and defends across a range of fraud matters. Her expertise in financial crime is well complemented by an established practice in POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) and asset forfeiture.

"Catherine is probably one of the most meticulous barristers; she takes it to a whole new level. She is super-smart in terms of knowledge of the law and has such a good eye for detail."

"She is excellent on the legal argument and is a very good advocate."

Mark Rainsford KC has superb legal knowledge and great judgement in how best to advance the client's cause. He regularly handles corruption cases and all manner of investment frauds, including those relating to Ponzi schemes, and is noted for his skill in money laundering cases. He draws on complementary expertise in confiscation matters and those with a civil fraud aspect.

"Mark is a very experienced criminal practitioner and he's good at explaining complex strategy in a simple way."

"Mark knows his stuff and is affable, approachable and available. He's very easy to work with and keen to get to the heart of the issue."